
Fiona Shaw
ActingAbout Fiona Shaw
Fiona Shaw (born Fiona Mary Wilson, 10 July 1958) is an Irish film and theatre actress. She did extensive work with the Royal Shakespeare Company and the National Theatre, as well as in film and television. In 2020, she was listed at No. 29 on The Irish Times list of Ireland's greatest film actors. She was made an Honorary Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) by Queen Elizabeth II in 2001. She won both the 1990 and 1994 Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress for roles in the plays Electra, As You Like It, The Good Person of Szechwan (1990), and Machinal (1994) and received a further three Olivier Award nominations for her roles in Mephisto (1986), Hedda Gabler (1992), and Happy Days (2008). She made her Broadway debut playing the title role in Medea (2002), for which she earned a nomination for the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play. She returned to Broadway in the Colm Tóibín play The Testament of Mary (2013). In film, she played Petunia Dursley in the Harry Potter film series (2001–2010). Other notable film roles include My Left Foot (1989), Persuasion (1995), Jane Eyre (1996), The Tree of Life (2011), Colette (2018), Ammonite (2020), and Enola Holmes (2020). Her television roles include Hedda Hopper in the HBO film RKO 281 (1999) and Marnie Stonebrook in the HBO series True Blood (2011). She played Carolyn Martens in the BBC series Killing Eve (2018–22), for which she received the 2019 BAFTA TV Award for Best Supporting Actress and two Primetime Emmy Award nominations. For her role as a counsellor in Fleabag (2019), she received a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series nomination. She starred in the BBC One series Baptiste (2021) and the Disney+ series Andor (2022). Description above from the Wikipedia article Manny Jacinto, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Fiona Shaw Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Fiona Shaw reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Fiona Shaw's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 52% of Fiona Shaw's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains The Waste Land, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Fiona Shaw Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Fiona Shaw's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Fiona Shaw has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Park Avenue | Kit | Hit | Similar → |
| 2025 | Echo Valley | Leslie Oliver | Average | Similar → |
| 2025 | Hot Milk | Rose | Average | Similar → |
| 2024 | That Christmas | Ms. Trapper (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | IF | Grandmother | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Andor: A Disney+ Day Special Look | Maarva Andor (archive footage) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Ammonite | Elizabeth Philpot | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Kindred | Margaret | Flop | Similar → |
| 2020 | Enola Holmes | Miss Harrison | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | The Christmas Letter | Ms. Broom | Flop | Similar → |
| 2019 | Out of Innocence | Catherine Flynn | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Colette | Sido | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Lizzie | Abby Borden | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | The Hippopotamus | Anne Logan | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | The White King | Kathrin Fitz | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | Pixels | Prime Minister (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Muse of Fire | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | The English Teacher | Narrator | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | The Tree of Life | Grandmother | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 | Petunia Dursley | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | We Believed | Emilie Ashurst | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | National Theatre Live: London Assurance | Lady Gay Spanker | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Dorian Gray | Agatha | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix | Petunia Dursley | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Fracture | Judge Robinson | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Catch and Release | Mrs. Ellen Douglas | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | The Black Dahlia | Ramona Linscott | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Ebb and Flo | Narrator | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban | Petunia Dursley | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets | Petunia Dursley | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Doctor Sleep | Catherine Lebourg | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone | Petunia Dursley | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | The Triumph of Love | Leontine | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Mind Games | Frances O'Neil | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | The Last September | Marda Norton | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | RKO 281 | Hedda Hopper | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | The Avengers | Father | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Titanic Town | Sue, TV Interviewer (Uncredited Cameo) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | The Butcher Boy | Mrs. Nugent | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Anna Karenina | Lydia | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Richard II | Richard II | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Jane Eyre | Mrs. Reed | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Persuasion | Mrs. Croft | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | The Waste Land | Herself | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Undercover Blues | Novacek | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Super Mario Bros. | Lena | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | London Kills Me | Headley | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | 3 Men and a Little Lady | Miss Lomax | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Mountains of the Moon | Isabel | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | My Left Foot: The Story of Christy Brown | Dr. Eileen Cole | Super Hit | Similar → |
Fiona Shaw - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Fiona Shaw?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Fiona Shaw is "The Waste Land" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Fiona Shaw acted in?
Fiona Shaw has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Fiona Shaw?
Other notable films include "Richard II", "Ebb and Flo", and "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban".



